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For Immediate Release                                            September 13, 2004

NIKKEN FOODS COMPANY PRODUCTS

MAKE MEATLESS FOODS TASTE GOOD


ST. LOUIS, MO (September 13, 2004) – Nikken Foods Company, one of the world’s largest “natural flavor” companies, announces new meatless food applications for its vegetable products. Mushroom flavor products are adding complexity with a meaty taste to meatless burgers. 

“Food processors are requesting natural ingredients to meet the growing demand for health food products,” said Herb Bench, Nikken Foods Company general manager/North America. “We provide technical assistance in specifying our vegetable flavors individually, or combined for new product development. “

Nikken mushroom flavor products used in vegetarian burger applications are available in powders, bullion, and concentrates. The varieties include Mushroom Extract Powder (2103 - an extract of the Champignon Mushroom) providing a mild mushroom aroma with a full, clean, non-earthy flavor; Shitake Powder (2106 – dried Shitake Mushroom heads and stems ground to a fine powder) providing a smoky, woody mushroom flavor; and Shitake Extract Powder (2111 – extract of dried Shitake Mushroom stems and heads) providing a smoky, woody flavor. 

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Nikken Foods Company has manufacturing and distribution facilities around the world producing the widest variety of natural savory flavors and soy sauce powders available anywhere. Since 1964, the company has been a pioneer in new product development and innovative production techniques including anchovy powders, clam broth blends, dried oriental vegetables, shelf-stable sautéed vegetable pastes & concentrates, and continuous vacuum dried (CVD) natural flavor bases. Visit www.nikkenfoods.com for more information.

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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For additional information or to schedule a personal interview, please contact 
Mr. Herbert Bench, General Manager/North America of Nikken Foods Company, at (636) 532-1019